Trends in cognition
The course covers central themes and perspectives within cognition, as well as key trends and phenomena at the interdisciplinary front lines of cognitive science.
The thematic content of the course, which usually receives limited attention in basic cognitive psychology courses, includes outstanding issues in cognitive psychology. For example, the content may include subjects such as affective cognition, evolutionary psychology, comparative cognition, cognitive training, metacognition and situated cognition.
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Teaching Format
Compulsory elements may occur in the course. These are stated in the schedule and explained in more detail in the course instructions.
Detailed information can be found in the current syllabus and the course instructions for the course. A link to the syllabus can be found here on the page and the course instructions are posted on the course website in the university's learning platform no later than the start of the course.
Expected learning outcomes
The learning outcomes for this course are listed in the syllabus.
Assessment
Information about the forms of assessments for this course are listed in the syllabus and explained in detail in the course instructions.
You will find the dates for the examinations in the schedule.
In case the course literature list is missing, please check with the course leader before buying any expensive books etc.
This course is offered as an elective course in the International two-year master’s program in psychology, 120 credits.
The course is available as a freestanding course on advanced level, please apply via www.univeristyadmissions.se
Course leaders/examiners
Professor Jonas Olofsson, jonas.olofsson@psychology.su.se
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